Lauryn Hill: Fashionably Late & Not Worth the Wait

It seems that concert goers for the DC leg of the Rock the Bells tour on Sunday were a little pissy after waiting to see the legendary Lauryn Hill, who hit the stage 3 HOURS LATE!!! At the time of the show many reasons were thrown around as to why the singer was so tardy. Many were told that she was sick and would probably not be able to perform, however. . . according to the Washington Post, Ms. Hill arrived 3 hours late because she was getting a MANI/PEDI!

REALLY?!? C'MON LAURYN! 

Not only was the tardy for the performance. . . she did not give her best delivery. Check out what the post had to say:

"Sunday's rumor was a doozy, and it was true -- she really was three hours late to the stage because she was getting a manicure-pedicure

Back at the pavilion main stage, the waiting game continued. After a staggering two hours of silence A Tribe Called Quest hit the stage.

Her toenails apparently dry, Lauryn Hill was finally next, but she probably shouldn't have bothered. The performance was a messy rush through highlights from "Miseducation," but they were hardly recognizable due to her hoarse voice, speedy delivery and clunky, overstuffed arrangements.

The feedback on her microphone was ear-splitting; special guest Nas came out for a 45-second cameo, and his microphone wasn't working for half of it. After 20 minutes she departed to an equal mix of cheers and boos, seemingly oblivious as to why anyone might be upset."

Check out this video of her singing Ex Factor. . .*side eye*

Rihanna Looks Haute in Wax

The Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C revealed a new addition to their showroom, a very HAUTE replica of Pop Sensation, Rihanna. Here are a few pics. What do you guys think?

<3ing it!

I guess Rih Rih approves!

NYC J&R MusicFest 2010 HIghlights

On Friday, August 27th close to 1,000 people gathered at City Hall Park in NYC to enjoy the sounds of 4 Troops, Alexis Jordan, J.Cole and Marsha Ambrosius all for FREE.

Check out some pics and video clips from this event:

Alexis Jordan

J.Cole (and his smedium jacket...)

"Who Dat"(Snippet)

"Star Is Born"(Snippet)

Marsha Ambrosius

She lost all that weight and looks great!

"I Hope She Cheats On You"

(Did you guys peep what she said about adding a beat to get radio play? Hehe)

"Getting Late"

"Say Yes"

(I love how she mixed in a little bit of "Freakin' Me")

Song w/ A Message: John Legend & The Roots ft Melanie Fiona & Common

I absolutely LOVE this song. Not only because I am a fan of all of these artists, but because the song itself is powerful. This is one of the best re-makes of an original song that I've heard!
Check out the video here:

John Legend & The Root's album, Wake Up, is in stores September 21st! GET IT!!

Hot Tottie is a HIT!

This is my new fave song!!
Usher ft. Jay-Z Hot Tottie. . . love the beat and Jay-Z killed it on his verse!! Oh. Em. Gee!
Peep it here. . . what do you guys think?

Kanye Shares the Power w/ Jay-Z

Check out the remix to Kanye West's song, Power, featuring his big bro Jay-Z!

DOOPPPEE!! ;-D 

Kanye West feat. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz - Power (Remix) by uristocrat

New Music: Keri HIlson 'Breaking Point' - - What Do You Think?

Check out the first single, Breaking Point from Keri Hilson's upcoming album, No Boys Allowed. 
The song was written by her and produced by Timbaland.

Oh yeah, this is the prom pic that they released. . . ummm, she looks a little Rupal-ish! I am not feeling a thing about this pic. . .

Anywhoo, check out the song here. . .


Umm. . . I think it still has to grow on me.
I still can't get over that promo pic! SMH

Gbenga Akinnagbe Sits Down w/ PIX News

A friend of mine, Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe sat down with PIX Morning News here in NY to discuss his role in the upcoming film, Lottery Ticket. Check out the video here:


Many of you guys may be familiar with Gbenga for his role as Chris Partlow from HBO's The Wire. He was also featured in movies like Edge of Darkness, The Savages and Taking of Pelham 123 just to name a few. He also recently played, Pastor Isaiah Easton in The Good Wife, which will return to CBS for its second season on September 28.

Like I said before, make sure you bring a friend, family and foe with you on Friday to check out Lottery Ticket.

New Music [Video]: Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj 'Bottoms Up'

What do you guys think??
I like it. . . I actually like Nicki Minaj's verse on this track. . .hopefully I'm not turning into a fan!
Kudos to Trey for this one. . .cant wait to hear the new album.

Ching! Ching! : Forbes' Top 20 Hip-Hop Cash Kings

Calling all groupies, calling all groupies! Want to know which hip hop star to snag?? Well, Forbes Magazine released their list of all the hip hop money makers. Congrats to Diddy and Jay-Z for topping the list! Check to see if your favorite artists made the cut.

Here's the list of the Top 20 Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings:



1. Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter

$63 Million


2. Sean "Diddy" Combs

$30 million


3. Aliuane "Akon" Thiam

$21 million



4. Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter

$20 million


5. Andre "Dr. Dre" Young

$17 million


6. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges

$16 million


7. Calvin "Snop Dogg" Broadus

$15 million


8. Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley

$14 million


9. Pharrell Williams

$13 million

10. Kanye West

$12 million


11. Drake ($10 mill)


12. T.I. ($9 mill)

12. (TIE) Swizz Beatz ($9 mill)


14. Eminem ($8 mill)

14. (TIE) 50 Cent ($8 mill)

14. (TIE) Young Jeezy ($8 mill)

17. Common ($7 mill)


18. Soulja Boy ($6 mill)

18. (TIE) T-Pain ($6 mill)


20. Lil Jon ($5 mill)

Mzskeen Must-See Movie: Lottery Ticket

This Friday, August 20th grab ya mamma, sista, autie cousin and some friends to the movies to see Lottery Ticket, starring Bow Wow, Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Naturi Naughton, my homie Gbenga Akinnagbe and many more!
Just looking at the cast line-up I know that this movie will be HILARIOUS!! ;-D
Don't meet me there. . .Beat me there.

Check out the trailer here:

Mzskeen Music Monday: Smash Brovas "Whatchu Need Whatchu Want" Feat. Blake Carrington

It time for #MMM
Mzskeen Music Monday!
Today I have an international group I'd like to introduce you guy to. . . The Smash Brovas.
The duo, made up by Canadian rappers Junia T and Crook, these guys are definitely taking it back to the roots of hip-hop. True MCs indeed.

Check out this video for their currently single, "Whatchu Need, Watchu Want" and let me know what you think. Smash it or Trash it?



Catchy, dopw rhymes, dope beat, im with it!

SMASHING it all day! ;-)

To hear more of their songs and to learn more about the duo, check out their links:

http://www.smashbrovaz.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/smashbrovaz

Stupidity or Publicity? Fatasia w/ her MARRIED Beau!

A few days after Fantasia Barrino tried to commit suicide over her lover, Antwuan Cook, these pics emerged (courtesy of theybf.com) of Fanny and her MARRIED man. . .oh yeh, and a camera crew! HMM. . .something seems fishy here. . . Why do I think this entire things is going to play out on her reality show, Fantasia For Real.
I personally don't think that she was being stupid and getting back with him. I think that she is trying to publicly 'end' things with him so that she can try to get back what little is left of her tarnished image.
SMH. . .
Hope everything works out for her. . .

New Music: Lyfe Jennings - If Tomorrow Never Comes

As many of you may know, I am a huge Lyfe Jennings fan! Check out the official music video for one of the songs off his upcoming album, I Still Believe. The name of this song is, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.'


Last month I had the opportunity to attend his album preview event. Here is a snippet of his performing this song live:


Beautiful song. . . I can't wait until his albums drops. . .I am actually going to BUY it! ;-D

Fatasia Barrino: Suicide Attempt?

Today breaking news was developed about singer, Fantasia Barrino. Apparently the stress of the alleged sex tape of her and her lover, Antwan Cook (a married man) and the lawsuit from his wife took a toll on her. The American Idol winner reportedly overdosed on asparin and sleeping pills that left her hospitalized lastnight. Some sources are reporting this as a suicide attempt. Check out the report from her people here:

"Fantasia has always been an open book. Honesty, self-respect, and personal responsibility are values she wears proudly.
Fantasia believed Mr. Cook when he told her he was not happy in his marriage and his heart was not in it. She believed him when he told her he and Mrs. Cook separated in the late summer of 2009. She believed Mr. Cook when he told her he lived elsewhere.
He even took her there. One of Mr. Cook’s most redeeming qualities was his complete devotion to his children. Fantasia fell in love with Mr. Cook and believed that he loved her.
Fantasia and Mr. Cook dated on and off for about eleven months. The pressure of the constant media attention was hard on their relationship. Fantasia gave inconsistent interviews about the status of her relationship with Mr. Cook because sometimes they were on and sometimes they were off.
When they were on, they spent most of their time together when she was not traveling with work.


Fantasia read Mrs. Cook’s Complaint against Mr. Cook for the first time yesterday. She knows some of the allegations in Mrs. Cook's complaint are totally false. There are others she strongly doubts. There is plenty she does not know.
Fantasia is heartbroken and is sorry for any pain she may have caused.
Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention. Last night, Fantasia was hospitalized. She took an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid.
Her injuries are not life threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time. Fantasia is stable now. She will be released from the hospital soon. Fantasia is a fighter and a survivor. This is not the hardest thing Fantasia has endured.
Fantasia will be stronger, smarter, and better for it. Her work has always inspired her and served as a source of strength. Her new album, “Back To Me,” will be released on August 24th.






The lyrics to “I’m Here” say it best:


“I Believe I Have Inside Of Me


Everything That I Need To Live A Bountiful Life


With All The Love Inside Of Me


I’ll Stand As Tall As The Tallest Tree


And I’m Thankful For Each Day That I’m Given


Both The Easy And The Hard Ones I’m Livin’


But Most Of All


Yes, I’m Thankful For Lovin’ Who I Really Am”






Fantasia sends her praise to God and her eternal gratitude to her fans, friends, and family.


God is good. "

Hmm. . .
Sad what lust and infidelity can lead to. . .

Kanye West: Power (video) . . . Very Creepy!!

This is the scariest and most demonic thing i've seen all year. . .
Check out Kanye West's view opps I mean "moving picture" for 'Power'






I bet you in no time a video on youtube will be up explaining all of the craziness going on here. . .

President Jean??: Wyclef Runs For President of Haiti

I saw this coming!
Today, singer/songwriter/producer/activist Wyclef Jean announced that he will be running for the Presidential office of his homeland, Haiti. Now that he has announced his candidacy, he has to not only get supporters to vote for him, he also has to prove to election officials that he meets the qualifications to be president, including five consecutive years of residency in the country. Lets see how this all plays out.
He is currently an ambassador for Haiti. . . already has a strong following. . . he is still a Haitian citizen. . . but is he capable of running an entire nation?

Montaana Fishburne; Porn Star & PROSTITUTE?!?

Last week Laurence Fishburne's 19 year-old daughter shocked America by announcing that she is entering the porn industry to increase her fame and kick off her acting career. . . well, if that wasn't shocking enough, check this out.

A "friend" of Montaana is making some serious allegations. Not only is she saying that Montaana's boyfriend Jeremy is the one who talked her into doing porn. . . he is pimping her!!

After doing some research I found out that she got arrested for prostitution in 2009. SMH. . . peep a portion of the video here. . .

Trouble In Paradise?!?: Gloria from B-Ball Wives Cancels Wedding

Hmmm. . . Looky, looky what we have here. It seems that things with Basketball Wives cast mate, Gloria Govan and her fiance basketball player, Matt Barnes.  The two were suppose to be getting married later this month but it looks as if that wont be happening, because word is, she cancelled it. . . via TEXT MESSAGE! lol. . .She is asking for people to respect her privacy.

SMH, I bet the other cast mates are laughing and saying, "I told you so..."

"And that's wassup!" LOL. . .I had to!

New Music: Marsha Ambrosius - 'I Hope She Cheats On You'

Marsha Ambrosius formally of the group Floetry is back with a new single for all the bitter ladies out there, its called "I Hope She Cheats On You." Check it out here. . .would you rock it or knock it?

Hmmm: Are Angela Simmons & Bow Wow Back Together??

While all of the pics from T.I and Tiny's wedding are popping up left and right, this one caught my eye. . .
Rumor has it that they arrived to the wedding together and looked happier than ever. . .
I guess. . .

Its Official! Mr & Mrs T.I

Awww, they stole my colors for my wedding! lol. . .

Looks like it was a beautiful wedding. . .

Its Official! Mr & Mrs BEATS! - Wedding Pics!

Check out these few pictures from Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats' wedding. . .

Nice...

Not exactly sure what the whole set up was. . .